For Your Bookshelf: Van Manenberg, Met Liefde
Growing up without a father in Manenberg, Jay and Alpha had their own ways of surviving. Jay left for a Read more
Author: capecolouredculture
What Brasse Vannie Kaap’s Legacy Can Teach Rising Hip-Hop Artists
Cape Town’s hip-hop scene is aanie brand right now. The likes of Youngsta CTP and KashCPT are flying the Read more
Hoeko’ So Serious? Lag ‘n Bietjie Vir Hierdie Flou Afrikaans Jokes
Almal het al ‘n Gatiep- en Meraai-grappie gehoor, of een oor Gammat en Abdol. Suid-Afrikaanse humor sou nie dieselfde wees Read more
Tsek! Say It With Me…
“Tsek!” is more than just four little letters. It’s a whole attitude packed into a tiny word.
Tsek (pronounced Read more
What Does Lastig Mean? Let’s Break It Down
“Nieh wag, djy’s lastig.”
Some of you know that feeling when the kids won’t stop bugging you. “Can Read more
Dala What You Must: Words to Live By
Embrace the hustler mentality.
What is The Real Meaning of Gham?
In coloured communities, the word gham can feel like a slap in the face. It’s a term that’s often used Read more
Why Poenankies Should Be Your New Favourite Word
Poenankies is a gem of a Kaaps word that sums up all things adorable, lovely, and heart-melting. It rolls off Read more
The Meaning of Skyf Explained For Beginners
The word skyf (pronounced “skayf”) is a common slang term for a cigarette or joint in Cape Town, especially among Read more
10 Colourful Facts About The Kaapse Klopse
The Kaapse Klopse Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade is Cape Town’s way of starting the year with energy, rhythm, and Read more
11 Karaoke Hotspots in Cape Town
Thursday and Sunday evenings in Cape Town are traditionally for karaoke, and you don’t need to be a singing Read more
The Smokkelhuis — Every Neighbourhood’s Got One
A smokkelhuis (or smokkie) is a residential building that sells booze. They “smokkel,” meaning they sell without a license. Read more